| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Poor |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Good |
| Soil PH | Neutral, Basic, Acidic |
| Soil Type | Coarse to Moderately Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 260,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 45-60 cm |
Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium, native
- Warm season perennial
- Light green to purplish leaves
- Turns a beautiful red colour in fall
- Palatable to livestock in early spring
- Grows well on slopes
- Can develop short rhizomes on wetter sites
- Excellent nesting grass for birds
- Very broad geographic distribution, therefore significant ecotype variation
